WNY Refresh wellness and family events calendar, March 11 to 18

Following is a weekly listing of upcoming public events for those interested in health, fitness, nutrition and family support.The Buffalo News is now accepting more community events than ever for an expanded online calendar. If you would like your event included, submit the information two weeks in advance online atBuffaloNews.com/submit. Mail, fax and email submissions no longer are accepted.

Securing Stable Housing. 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, University at Buffalo South Campus Allen Hall, Main Street at Bailey Avenue. Informing the community of the housing hurdles that mental health consumers face and their available solutions.

Good for the Neighborhood. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, West Side Community Services, 161 Vermont St. Program will focus on nutrition, showcasing the free vegetable everyone gets for attending, and there will be a raffle for items that include cutting boards and a crock pot. Those who get health screenings will win a prize.

Ancient Order of Hibernians 125th birthday celebration. And annual St. Patrick’s Day Party, 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls, 101 Old Falls St., Niagara Falls. Music, food and family activities, starting with the world’s smallest St. Patrick’s Day parade at 4:45 p.m. Fireworks at 10:45 p.m. Bring a nonperishable food item to be donated to the Heart, Love & Soul Food Pantry. Advance sale tickets are $9 or $10 at the door; children under 12 are free. Proceeds benefit local charities. Advance sale tickets are being sold at B&B Cigars on Main Street and McCloud’s Pharmacy on Buffalo Avenue, in Niagara Falls; Always a Party on Military Road in the Town on Niagara; Cheri Amour on Center Street and at Capitol Cleaners on Portage Road, in Lewiston.

Addictions support. HELLO (Helping Every Life Live On) support for families and loved ones of those going through addiction and/or recovery, 6:30 p.m. Monday. Hamburg Community Center, 107 Prospect Ave., Hamburg. For more info, call 836-0822, Ext 164 or email clloyd@wnyil.org.

OPEN HOUSES

Retirement community open house. 1 p.m. Saturday, Asbury Pointe Retirement Community, 50 Stahl Road, Amherst. Guests will be able to tour the grounds and speak to residents.

FITNESS

Cycle Live. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Independent Health Family Branch YMCA, 150 Tech Drive in Amherst. High-intensity workout, accompanied by live, high-energy music, to benefit the 2017 YMCA Annual Campaign. Youth ages 14 and older are welcome to participate. Preregistration is required by calling 839-2543 or stopping in to the branch. $25 per cycler; guests welcome free, however donations will be accepted. The Independent Health Y is working to raise $130,000 to support its outreach and impact throughout the community.

OUTDOOR FITNESS

Ice skating. Public skates from 1 to 2:20 p.m. and 7 to 8:45 p.m. Saturday, 7 to 8:45 p.m. Friday; last open skate of the season is 1 to 2:20 p.m. Sunday, 41 Riley St., East Aurora. For more info, visit thinkrink.org. $5; children 4 and under free with paying adult. Skate rental costs $3.

DANCE

Adult ballet. 5:45 p.m. Monday, Neglia Conservatory of Ballet, Tri-Main, 2495 Main St., Suite 600. For women and men of varying ages and levels with an interest in learning fundamentals or returning to ballet. For more info, visit negliaballet.org. $10-$15.

Zumba Gold. 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Independent Health Family Branch YMCA, 150 Tech Drive. Included in YMCA membership or as part of the Silver Sneakers program, in which costs vary by insurance carrier. For more info, call 839-2543.

Yoga. 10 a.m. Saturday, next Saturday, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Resurrection Church Community Room, 3 Doat St., at Genesee St. Free for all ages and abilities; a snack will be served afterward. Supported by the church and the nonprofit Yogis in Service. For more info, visit yogisinservice.org.

As the Spirit Moves you yoga. 5 p.m. Monday, Winery at Marjim Manor, 7171 E. Lake Road, Newfane. Bring your own yoga mat. For more info, call the winery at 778-7001. $10. Prepay for five classes and get the sixth free.

We Can. 1 p.m. Saturday, The Genesis Center, 2161 Seneca St. Peer-run support group for teens struggling with mental health disorders and drug and alcohol addiction. For more info, visit thegenesiscenter.us.

Medicaid and Child Health Plus info session. BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York and the Rural Outreach Center will host an enrollment-assistance session from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the ROC, 730 Olean Road, East Aurora. Call 331-4844 for more information or to set up an appointment.

Alzheimer’s support. 1 p.m. Tuesday (respite care available), Jamestown Area Medical Associates, 15 S. Main St., Jamestown; 6 p.m. Tuesday. Dent Neurological Institute, 3980 Sheridan Drive, Amherst. Information about the 30-plus group meetings that take place across the region is available by visiting the chapter’s website at alz.org/WNY or by calling (800) 272-3900.

Invisible Illness Game Night. 6 p.m. next Saturday, Denny’s, 4610 Genesee St., Cheektowaga. Peer-to-peer support group for people ages 18 to 45 who suffer from physical “invisible” illnesses. For more info, call 631-9297.

Elmwood Village Winter Market. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, next Saturday Buckham Hall, SUNY Buffalo State, near the Grant Street side of campus along Rockwell Road. Free parking will be available during market hours; Lot R-13 is recommended for convenience. At 11 a.m., senior Molly Lawler will lead fitness classes in the Buckham Hall atrium at the Rees Street entrance. Participants are asked to bring a bottle of water and yoga mat. Classes are free though a goodwill offering is appreciated. The Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium in Buckham Hall on the Buffalo State campus is also open on Saturdays during the market. Visit fergusonplanetarium.net for more information.